Iowa State stomps Utah Valley, 53-0
Katlyn Campbell/Iowa State Daily
Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Dresser (left) and assistant coach Brent Metcalf (right) cheer after then-freshman Zane Mulder takes down South Dakota State senior Logan Peterson during their match in the 165-pound weight class. The Iowa State wrestling team won 47-0 against South Dakota State at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 1.
February 3, 2019
Coming off a 47-0 win over South Dakota State, the Cyclones followed it with another lopsided win over Utah Valley.
Iowa State moved to 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12 with a 53-0 win.
The dual began with a 12-0 Cyclone lead after Utah Valley left 133-pounds and 184-pounds open.
The action began with Iowa State picking up a major decision off a 13-4 Chase Straw win at 157-pounds.
Following Straw, 165-pound freshman Zane Mulder snagged a 10-2 major decision.
Ames native and redshirt freshman 174-pounder Marcus Coleman dominated, earning a 17-2 technical fall.
Before intermission, 197-pounder Willie Miklus exploded for a 17-6 major decision, pushing the lead to 23-0.
After the break, heavyweight Gannon Gremmel secured a pin to make it 29-0 in Iowa State’s favor.
Iowa State’s 125-pounder Alex Mackall tagged Utah Valley with another pin. Iowa State 141-pounder continued the pin streak, pushing the lead to 47-0.
To close the dual, 149-pounder Jarrett Degen won via pin in the first period.
